This research addresses the short lifespan of dental fillings by drawing inspiration from natural tooth structure. Using physics-based simulations, it designs materials with improved bonding and durability. The work has broader applications in aerospace, implants, and protective materials, demonstrating how bio-inspired engineering can enhance performance across multiple high-stress environments.

This research improves the reliability of metal 3D-printed parts by studying internal porosity using X-ray computed tomography and extreme value statistics. By modeling the largest, failure-critical pores and accounting for uncertainty and geometry effects, it enables better prediction of fatigue performance in aerospace and medical components.